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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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